A friend of mine here in the US bought a vintage Orange guitar amp from a dealer in the UK, and the transaction was a nightmare. The dealer cashed the check and never shipped the amp. After a couple of months and repeated phone calls, e-mails and heartache, the amp was finally shipped, but not in the promised condition. Take heed, definitely go through an escrow service.

Good luck. -DM

: I have found a bass I'm interested in , but it is being sold by a private individual , in another country no less. Anybody ever assessed a bass you found on the internet? Can basses get sent around dealer to dealer to get checked out? How do you do the money thing ?